Floristry: LO5 D1 Understand the use of Fire Extinguishers

What is the main purpose of the Fire Safety Order?

• To provide financial compensation to individuals affected by fires

• To promote awareness of fire hazards in the workplace

• To prevent fires from starting or spreading

• To enforce strict penalties for fire safety violations

Who is responsible for ensuring a building is safe according to the Fire Safety Order?

• The employees working in the building

• The government regulatory agency

• The local fire department

• The building owner, occupier, or employer

What is the role of the 'responsible person' according to the Fire Safety Order?

• To ensure the availability of fire extinguishers in the workplace

• To provide training to all employees on fire safety procedures

• To report any fire hazards to the relevant authorities

• To carry out a Fire Safety Risk Assessment and implement fire prevention measures

What are the duties of employees under the Fire Safety Order?

• To act in a way that does not put themselves or others at risk

• To report any fire hazards to the responsible person

• To undergo regular fire safety training

• To extinguish any small fires in the workplace

What are the five steps involved in completing a Fire Safety Risk Assessment?

• Identify Fire Hazard, Evaluate and Act, Review, Record, Plan and Train, Remove or reduce fire hazards

• Identify Fire Hazard, Evaluate and Act, Remove or reduce fire hazards, Prepare and implement an emergency plan, Review

• Identify Fire Hazard, Identify People at Risk, Evaluate and Act, Record, Plan and Train, Review

• Identify Fire Hazard, Evaluate and Act, Record, Plan and Train, Review, Remove or reduce fire hazards

What are the penalties for breaching the Fire Safety Order?

• An unlimited fine and imprisonment for up to 2 years

• A warning and a fine

• Community service and probation

• Revocation of the business license

What should be included in an emergency plan according to the Fire Safety Order?

• Actions on discovering a fire, warning if there is a fire, calling the fire service

• Places of assembly and roll call, specific responsibilities in the event of a fire, identification of primary escape routes

• Training requirements, identification of primary escape routes, provision of information to relevant persons

• Actions on discovering a fire, evacuation procedures, liaison with emergency services

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for Class A fires?

• CO2

• Foam

• Water

• Wet Chemical

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for Class B fires?

• Wet Chemical

• Water

• CO2

• Foam

Which type of fire extinguisher is suitable for Class C fires?

• Foam

• CO2

• Wet Chemical

• Water